What you need to know about the train derailment

Schools:

? The county's Office of Emergency Management issued a "shelter in place" activation and school children are sheltered in place in Paulsboro, East Greenwich and West Deptford.

Evacuation:

? Area residents can move about freely now.

Treatment:

? "Anyone who believes they need treatment should go to Underwood-Memorial Hospital, located at 509 North Broad Street in Woodbury. Those looking for further information can reach out to the Gloucester County Department of Health, Senior & Disability Services at 856-218-4101."

Vinyl chloride:

? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, short term exposure to high levels of vinyl chloride can cause dizziness, drowsiness and headaches. Long-term exposure can result in a rare form of liver cancer.
? For more information about vinyl chloride, click here.

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What you need to know about the train derailment

Schools:? The county's Office of Emergency Management issued a 'shelter in place' activation and school children are sheltered in place in Paulsboro, East Greenwich and West Deptford.Evacuation:?